The Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring balanced growth and efficiency across Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced this in Lagos at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Nigeria.” He was represented by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho.

Oyetola explained that the port modernisation initiative aims to upgrade infrastructure, enhance cargo handling efficiency, and expand capacity to meet global standards. He revealed that the Federal Government has approved a one billion US dollar modernisation project for Lagos ports, while similar procurement processes have commenced for ports outside Lagos to ensure equitable development across maritime gateways.

The Minister emphasized that these efforts reflect President Tinubu’s broader economic vision of building a sustainable and inclusive blue economy. Through initiatives such as the Deep Blue Project and the 10-year National Blue Economy Strategy, Nigeria has maintained zero piracy incidents for over three years, improved logistics competitiveness, and fostered private sector investment in the maritime industry.